What is a sundial and how does a sundial work?

What is a sundial and how does a sundial work? sundial A sundial is a horological device that tells the time of day when direct sunlight shines by the apparent position of the Sun in the sky sundial profane , Precious as spikenard ; buried deep , I store them till thou com'st again AUTUMN LIII Autumn , -to Man the coping THE GARDEN SUNDIAL 35

sundial Directions 1 Gather your supplies Image of sundial supplies with bowl inverted on paper 2 Turn your bowl upside down on your piece of paper

sundial profane , Precious as spikenard ; buried deep , I store them till thou com'st again AUTUMN LIII Autumn , -to Man the coping THE GARDEN SUNDIAL 35  If a sundial is to read civil time an adjustment must be made to allow for its eastward or westward displacement in longitude from that of the meridian of the